Great Backyard Bird Count meet-up at Fonticello Food Forest

Feminist Bird Club RVA is hosting meet-up for the Great Backyard Bird Count on Saturday 2/15 at Fonticello Food Forest:

For the 4th year in a row, we’ll count birds at @fonticellofoodforest during this global community science event – the Great Backyard Bird Count. Meet us on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 9am in Fonticello Park (formerly Carter Jones Park) on RVA’s Southside! Plan on birding for about an hour (join/leave whenever you need to), after an intro on why GBBC is important. We will keep track of every bird we see or hear for the count to report to @eBird.

Can’t make it? Participate from your own backyard/fave RVA park by using the @merlin.bird.id app or a field guide and reporting on eBird. To learn more go to birdcount.org

🐦🏳️‍🌈 Details:
We are stocked with extra binoculars to lend to folks. All, besides bigots, are welcome to join. Please help us keep our group welcoming & a safe space to learn.

🥫🦴 Support mutual aid:
If you’re able, bring something to contribute their food pantry, @rvacommunityfridges or pet pantry.

🥦🆓 The food forest will be hosting their third Saturday free food distribution from 11am-1pm by the picnic tables.

🚗📍 Directions:
There is some parking available at the food forest and along the gravel road up to it but if you are able, please park on Perry St. and walk up the gravel part of W. 27th St. past the basketball courts to find us. Link in bio for Google Maps link.

🥾 Accessibility:
We’ll stay within the vicinity of Fonticello Food Forest and travel slowly, less than 1/2 mile, on grass and mulch. Note: Wear boots or waterproof shoes in case of mud. There are multiple picnic benches and logs for folks who need a place to rest or want to count from a seat. There is a portapotty about a 5min walk away. If you have any other questions, send us a DM!